Weekly City Manager Updates: December 2, 2024
City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, and City Council discussions planned. His comments are summarized through our Palo Alto Connect Medium.com series to catch up on City issues and gain the latest news.
Watch Ed share updates from the December 2, 2024 Council meeting.
Timestamped City Council Video: City Council Meeting — December 2, 2024
ANNUAL TEST OF OUR EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
The City will conduct a test of our emergency alert system on Thursday, December 12 at noon to build community awareness and ensure registered residents are receiving notifications as defined though their account settings.
The City uses AlertSCC, a Santa Clara County emergency notification system to alert the public about emergency situations such as a flood incident, wildfire, or other public safety event.
AlertSCC is free, quick and easy to set up, and users can select if alerts are sent directly to your mobile device, landline, and/or email address.
To change your account preferences or sign up go to www.alertscc.com
Find all ways to stay informed at www.cityofpaloalto.org/connect
UPLIFT LOCAL HOLIDAYS: SUPPORT LOCAL
‘Tis the season to Uplift Local by shopping, eating, and experiencing all that Palo Alto has to offer. Uplift Local Holidays is our local effort to connect the community to special holiday promotions and discounts provided to us by local participating businesses.
Available through January 17, 2025, visit UpliftLocal.org/Holidays to find deals on gifts, restaurants, and more.
HOLIDAY EVENTS THIS WEEK AND MORE
Be merry at our annual family-friendly holiday events in Downtown, on Cal Ave., and join us for crafts, holiday card making, teen meet ups, theater events and more this winter season!
Annual Tree Lighting at Lytton Plaza Downtown: Enjoy music, holiday cheer and activities on Friday, Dec. 6 at 5:30–7 p.m.
Palo Alto Art Center Studio Holiday Sale: Showcases artwork created by local artists working in the studios at the Art Center o Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Celebrate the Season on Cal Ave.: Help decorate holiday trees and stay for a tree lighting and more on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1:30–4 p.m.
Find these events and more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/WinterEvents.
PALO ALTO LINK FARE CHANGES
Through the recent Palo Alto Link service extension, a fare increase to support the rideshare service begins this week on December 4. Fares for disabled, low income, and senior riders will increase by $1 to $2, and all other fares will increase from $3.50 to $4. Free rides for teens continue to and from locations that support youth mental health such as libraries and community centers. Services limited around Palo Alto High School and Gunn High School during certain hours.
Learn more about these changes at www.cityofpaloalto.org/PaloAltoLink.
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
December 9
- Study Session: Community Survey Results
- University Ave. Streetscape Update
- Council Appointees Employment Agreements
December 16
- Study Session: Council Ad Hocs Report Out
- City Council Reimbursements
- Extension of Baker Tilly Contract
January 6
- Reorganization Meeting
January 13
- Financial Long-Range Forecast
January 21
- Study Session: Suicide Prevention Policy
- Downtown Affordable Housing
January 25
- Council Retreat
Stay engaged and informed with the City Council portal at www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas.
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